Coast Guard JROTC – Maritime Science Instructor Teacher – 11 month

Cape May Tech; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape May Tech seeks an experienced Maritime Science Instructor for its Coast Guard JROTC program. The role involves leading cadet instruction in leadership, maritime science and CG missions, while modeling citizenship and teamwork within school and community contexts.

The MSI will coordinate with the SMSI, develop lesson plans, supervise activities, and ensure compliance with military and school requirements, including safety and records.

Qualifications

• Must be approved/certified as a Coast Guard JROTC instructor
• Apply for NJ Teaching Certification (Military Science #2250)
• Proficient in standard computer applications
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work collaboratively with administration, staff, and CGJROTC leadership
• Possess or obtain a Commercial Driver’s License
• Experience in Coast Guard training community or leadership roles
• Experience in non-profit leadership, secondary education, or youth programs
• Meets health qualifications for all personnel
• Criminal history background check required
• Must maintain fitness for CGJROTC activities
• Ability to lead physical readiness training for 50+ minutes

Responsibilities

• Instruct CGJROTC curriculum and develop lesson plans
• Meet and instruct classes at designated locations and times
• Recruit cadets and provide counseling, evaluate progress and reports
• Plan instructional programs aligned with school goals and student needs
• Organize extracurriculars like color guard and drill teams
• Maintain current military standards and fitness requirements
• Create positive learning environment for cadets’ development
• Communicate standards and progress to students and parents
• Maintain accurate student records and CGJROTC reports
• Collaborate with Coast Guard offices and school administration
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees
• Develop relationships with local Coast Guard recruiting and admissions offices
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Leadership

Coast Guard knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Coast Guard instructor certification

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Coast Guard JROTC – Maritime Science Instructor Teacher – 11 month

Teaching Staff: Career Technical Education

Date Posted: Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026 Wage: Per salary negotiations (Minimum Salary $77,393 - $87,377) Benefits: Medical/RX, Dental, Vision Hours: Full Time 11 month

Summary:

The Maritime Science Instructor (MSI) for Coast Guard JROTC (CGJROTC) will serve as an instructional leader who teaches independently of, but shares program responsibilities with, the Senior Marine Science Instructor (SMSI). The MSI will instruct and supervise participating student cadets in the subject areas of leadership, citizenship, health and wellness, maritime science, Coast Guard missions / operations / history, and related subjects. The MSI will serve as a high-impact role model to students, instilling citizenship, responsibility, and a deep appreciation for the Coast Guard and the United States. The MSI will also figure as a prominent and influential leader who successfully facilitates positive relationships amongst the CoastGuard, school, and local community.

Instructs cadets in the CG JROTC curriculum during the school year; develops short- and long-range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates appropriate lesson plans.

Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times; maintains a safeand orderly learning environment.

Recruits cadets into CGJROTC program and provides appropriate counseling to cadets;evaluates student progress and submits necessary government reports on a timely basis.

Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals andpriorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.

Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular activities for CGJROTC cadetsto include color guard, drill teams and other special activities.

Maintains knowledge of current professional military standards, including physical fitnessrequirements.

Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social,and emotional development of cadets.

Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.Meets with students and parents.

Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records;maintains CGJROTC student records as required by military service regulations and localpolicies; monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.

Oversees the appropriate use and care of instructional materials, uniforms, facilities, andequipment.

Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, andcommunity members in the education of students.

Attends staff meetings; serves on various committees.

Develops and maintains positive working relationships with the local Coast Guardrecruiting office and Coast Guard Academy Admissions office.

Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Qualifications

• 1. Must be approved/certified as by the Coast Guard as a Coast Guard JROTC instructor(send email inquiry to [e-mail]).
• 2. Apply for a NJ Teaching Certification (Military Science #2250)
• 3. Proficient in the use of standard computer applications.
• 4. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• 5. Ability to work collaboratively with the school administration, staff, and the service’sCGJROTC program leadership.
• 6. Possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.
• 7. Experience in the Coast Guard training community either as a Coast Guard instructor,instructional designer, master training specialist, training manager, or training supervisor.
• 8. Experience in non-profit leadership, secondary education, or leadership in youth-basedprograms.
• 9. Meets the health qualifications required of all personnel
• 10. Required criminal history background check
• 11. Must have a physical and medical fitness level that permits participation fully inCGJROTC activities. This includes but is not limited to the ability to march for at leastone hour, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, ability to move boxes of curricular materialsand other equipment.
• 12. Instructors must possess the stamina to lead physical readiness training for a minimumof 50 minutes and the ability to conduct full day trainings over the course of several days.
• 13. As a uniformed representative of the USCG, instructors must maintain a sharp,professional appearance in uniform and personal grooming in accordance with USCG regulations.

Education / Training Experience

• 1.An educational minimum of an associate degree in any focus, OR one must be obtainedwithin five years of employment.
• 2. Enlisted E-7 through E-9Coast Guard retirees: Active duty, or reserve (within 1-year of retirement and upto 5-years after separation date)Active SELRES members (with a minimum of 8 years of service)Coast Guard Veterans (Separated with honorable discharge within the past 5-years, with at least 8-years of service)
• 3. Must be familiar and comfortable with various leadership, teaching, and learning stylesacross structured classroom lessons, close-order drill, USCG unit field trips, andproviding leadership guidance to student.
• 4. Experience with formal classroom and information instruction.
• 5. Must be familiar with various leadership, teaching, and learning styles.
• 6. Must remain up-to-date with the current happenings of the USCG: operationally,administratively, and in recruiting.